Balsamic Marinated Flank Steak with Blue Cheese Crust

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Balsamic Marinated Flank Steak with Blue Cheese Crust 🥩🧀🔥

This tender, savory-sweet flank steak gets a bold balsamic marinade and a crusty, umami-packed blue cheese topping for a steakhouse-worthy meal at home.

📝 Ingredients

For the Marinade:

1½ lbs flank steak (or skirt steak)

¼ cup balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp Dijon mustard

2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar (or honey)

1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper

For the Blue Cheese Crust:

½ cup crumbled blue cheese (or Gorgonzola)

¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tbsp grated Parmesan
1 tbsp melted butter

1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Optional Garnish:

Arugula salad with lemon vinaigrette
Roasted cherry tomatoes

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Marinate the Steak

In a bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon, garlic, Worcestershire, brown sugar, salt, and pepper.
Place steak in a resealable bag or dish, pour marinade over it, and refrigerate at least 2 hours (or overnight for max flavor).

2. Make the Blue Cheese Crust

Mix blue cheese, panko, Parmesan, melted butter, and parsley in a bowl until crumbly.

3. Cook the Steak

Remove steak from marinade (pat dry for better searing).
Heat a cast-iron skillet or grill to high heat. Sear steak 4–5 mins per side for medium-rare (135°F internal temp).
Optional: Broil for 1–2 mins at the end for extra crust.

4. Add the Crust & Rest

Right after cooking, press the blue cheese mixture onto the steak.
Let rest 5–10 mins (to keep juices in), then slice against the grain.

💡 Pro Tips

✅ For extra tender steak: Score the surface lightly before marinating.
✅ No blue cheese? Substitute goat cheese or feta.
✅ Serving suggestion: Pair with garlic mashed potatoes or grilled asparagus.

🌟 Why This Recipe Rocks

✔️ Balsamic marinade caramelizes for a sweet-savory crust.
✔️ Blue cheese topping adds a funky, salty punch.
✔️ Perfect for entertaining (looks fancy, minimal effort!).

Wine Pairing: A bold Cabernet Sauvignon or Malbec.

🔥 “A steak this good deserves a standing ovation!” Want it spicier (add chili flakes) or low-carb (skip breadcrumbs)? Let me know! 😊